Emley and Flockton Open Gardens

Emley and Flockton, south of Dewsbury, West YorkshireSaturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 201812.00noon to 5.00pm

A quality selection of gardens from large to small, all having a different feel to appeal to all tastes. There are cottage gardens, formal bedding displays, vegetable plots, wildlife-friendly gardens and ponds, spectacular herbaceous borders plus a National Garden Scheme show-stopper. Our gardens are hidden gems.

Refreshments at both churches and at one of the gardens. Dogs on a lead welcome.

All proceeds to the running and upkeep of St. Michael's Church, Emley, and St. James' Church, Flockton.

Plant salesPlant sale at one garden in Emley village centre.

Cost£5.00 which covers both days, accompanied under 16s free.

How to get event passportsIn advance from Emley Londis shop; on the day from St. Michael's Church, Emley, St. James' Church, Flockton or any participating garden.

Number of gardensApproximately 17 gardens will be open, but the total may vary from day to day - please contact the organisers if you need exact numbers.

Contact the organisersPhone: 01924 840 171Email:

DirectionsFrom Huddersfield: Follow A642 towards Wakefield. Just after 315 Restaurant in Lepton, turn right at the top of the hill (Paul Lane), signposted Emley/Emley Moor. Follow this road until you get to a T junction (Thorncliffe Farm Shop will be on your right hand side). Turn left at this T junction. Just after the White Horse pub you will see a white stump and G27 Hairdressers. Turn left here towards St. Michael's Church, where you can park and buy programmes.

From Wakefield: Take the A636 towards Denby Dale. Go past Blacker Hall Farm Shop. At the next roundabout, go straight on (2nd exit) towards Denby Dale / Clayton West / Kirklees Light Railway. At the bottom of the hill turn right into the village of Emley. Go straight on until you see a white stump and the Londis shop. Turn right here towards St. Michael's Church, where you can park and buy programmes.